VP Digital Product Management

Here at Scout Motors were carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt been around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors we empower our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee Someone who is a visionary and a leader who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A gogetter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

Role Overview

Scout Motors is seeking a dynamic and visionary Vice President of Digital Product Management to lead the development and of Scout Motors digital product strategy. This leader will focus on delivering digitalfirst products that facilitate the Scout Motors directtoconsumer (DTC) retail experience and will play a pivotal part in shaping how customers engage with Scout Motors.

Driven by innovative solutions leveraged by automotive brandsand brands in other industriesto engage with customers and solve problems through websites mobile apps and other digital channels the Scout Motors DTC experience created by the Vice President of Digital Product Management will deliver simple efficient enjoyable and customercentric experiences that disrupt and dramatically improve automotive retail orthodoxy. This role will partner tightly with commercial operations to develop processes and workflows that makebuying owning and servicing Scout vehicles seamless and low friction.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing crossfunctional teams driving alignment across organizational priorities and delivering digital solutions that create measurable business impact.

What youll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pickup truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Product Strategy
• Develop and execute the vision strategy and roadmap for Scout Motors digital products with a focus on delivering a bestinclass DTC experience.
• Drive the digital customer journey ensuring seamless integration with all of Scout Motors owned and earned channels.
• Champion innovations in how Scout Motors interacts with customers through engaging and intuitive websites mobile apps and digital services.
• Build sustainable technical and business operations infrastructure underpinning all phases of the customer and vehicle journeys such that customerfacing products and all nodes of the customer experience can shine.
• Lead the identification of market differentiators consequential customer needs and operational accelerators.
2. Product Development and Delivery
• Lead the delivery of key digital initiatives including reservation and ordering platforms ecommerce experiences servicing parts and customer account management tools.
• Collaborate with engineering UX design and analytics teams to ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer needs and business goals.
3. Partnership with Commercial Operations
• Work closely with Commercial Operations to develop processes and workflows that simplify and enhance the customer journey.
• Ensure a seamless lowfriction experience for customers across critical touchpoints including vehicle purchase ownership and servicing.
4. Team Leadership and Collaboration
• Build mentor and lead a highperforming team of digital product managers software engineers and UX designers.
• Foster strong crossfunctional relationships with Marketing Sales Operations Logistics Manufacturing Vehicle Engineering and IT to drive cohesive of initiatives.
• Cultivate a diverse inclusive and supportive team environment that creates the cultural conditions for excellence and empowers team members with various perspectives to deliver innovative digital solutions.
5. Customer Engagement and Insights
• Utilize customer data to identify trends pain points and opportunities to improve the digital experience.
• Develop and implement innovative engagement strategies for handraisers reservation holders and prospective customers during the preproduction phase all the way through ownership.
6. Operational Excellence
• Oversee the development of the digital infrastructure necessary for fullscale product launches including tools for vehicle logistics financial services and account management.
• Monitor key performance metrics ensuring continuous improvement and scalability of digital platforms.
7. Stakeholder Management
• Communicate the value and impact of digital initiatives to executive leadership and the board.
• Present datadriven insights and recommendations to inform business strategies.
8. Culture Builder
• Serve as both an executive beacon for Scout values and a model for junior employees.
• Act as a pathfinder and collaborator fostering a culture of speed agility innovation and accountability.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at inperson meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Fremont CA. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fastpaced highgrowth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in digital general management or product management with 7 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in launching and scaling directtoconsumer digital platforms.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems ecommerce platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Passion for creating bestinclass customer experiences and solving challenging business problems.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting onboarding training and developing large team of high performance individuals at early project/department/company stage.
• Experience building and launching 0to1 products and scaling them from 1to10 in ambiguous fastpaced environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects prioritize competing demands and deliver on deadlines.
• Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills with experience influencing senior stakeholders across engineering design and product management.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the automotive industry is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and design thinking practices.
• Understanding of modern vehicle connectivity concepts including zonal electrical architecture and vehicle data concepts e.g. diagnostics.

What youll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical dental vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 25 days planned PTO as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for up to 2 assigned vehicles
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a fulltime exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $285000 $315000

Internal leveling code: E4

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforceand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application preemployment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact